Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of building trades and maintenance work; building cleaning and maintenance and mechanical operations; and proper use, storage and disposal of various cleaning chemicals and hazardous chemicals and materials. Team player with the ability to collaborate and implement effective customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Basic understanding of boiler and air conditioning systems and master control which regulates air system
• Ability to operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment and postage meter.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond/report for work in a reasonable time in inclement weather.

Education and Training Requirements

Requires minimum of High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses (position requirements at entry)

• Special Engineer License or able to obtain within one year
• Minnesota Driver's License, or evidence of equivalent mobility

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stand and walk.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.   The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, smell and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Common to All County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Fillmore County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.